Cuddalore district administration sets up 191 relief camps in view of heavy rain

In Cuddalore district, 242 earthmovers, 51 boats, 104 tree cutters, 28 generators and 58 motor pumps have been kept ready.

A total of 191 temporary relief camps have been set up across Cuddalore district, as of Wednesday, even as authorities brace for continued heavy rainfall over the next few days. In Cuddalore district, 242 earthmovers, 51 boats, 104 tree cutters, 28 generators and 58 motor pumps have been kept ready.

According to Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, as many as 28 cyclone shelters and 14 multi-purpose shelters have also been readied to evacuate people in case of emergency. Those residing in low-lying areas were asked to temporarily shift to higher ground or the relief centres that have been set up.

A 30-member team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 25 personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been positioned in the district.

Helpline numbers

The public could contact the 24-hour toll-free number 1077, 04142-220700 and helpline 94899 30520.

The control rooms functioning round-the-clock were opened in all taluks to handle the situation. The taluk level control room numbers are 04142-295189, 94450 00529 (Cuddalore), 04142-242174, 94450 00530 (Panruti), 04142-258901, 94429 80502 (Kurunjipadi), 04144-227866, 94450 00527 (Chidambaram), 04144-240299, 98423 22044 (Bhuvanagiri), 04144-262053, 94450 00528 (Kattumannarkovil), 04144-245257, 94442 16903 (Srimushnam), 04143-238289, 94450 00531 (Vriddhachalam), 04143-255249, 94450 00532 (Thittagudi), 04143-241250, 89397 70651 (Veppur).

Fishermen from Cuddalore district did not venture into the sea following a weather warning issued by the officials due to the formation of a Deep Depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal.

Cuddalore district, which received a heavy spell of rain last night recorded an average of 52.69 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Wednesday. Vadakuthu in Kurunjipadi recorded the maximum of 108 mm followed by Cuddalore at 97 mm and Annamalai Nagar at 76.2 mm.

Published - November 27, 2024 09:25 pm IST